Years ago, I was living in Glasgow, and there was a great buzz about Scottish managers and how they were taking over the English Premier and Football Leagues. In fact, at the beginning of the 2011/2012 Premier League season, there were seven out of the 20 clubs managed by Scottish managers.

West Brom without Romelu Lukaku are simply like a jigsaw missing one big piece. The striker completed the Baggies and since his subsequent loaning by Chelsea to Everton, Steve Clarke's men have looked decidedly average.

West Bromwich Albion’s fine run of form has left Steve Clarke with a selection dilemma. The Baggies are unbeaten in five matches and with several players returning to form and fitness, the Albion boss is facing some selection headaches over the next few weeks and months.

Expecting a 34-year-old who had played less than three full competitive games this calendar year, and whose last permanent contract was in China, to make a mark in the Premier League was always a huge gamble. When the man in question is nicknamed ‘Le Sulk’ and isn’t known for spreading dressing room harmony, the gamble was all the more pronounced.

Steve Clarke guided West Bromwich Albion to their highest ever league finish in the Premier League last season, breaking their highest points total in the process. But this season could prove to be a lot tougher than his first.